May 16, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 17)
A panel of professional writers is pictured during an event co-hosted by the Department of Writing and the Career Center.
The Department of Writing and the Career Center teamed to host a “Dream Big" event for writing majors in late April in the Holton-Hooker Living Center.
Dauvan Mulally, senior affiliate professor of writing, said the event was meant to help students dream big and reflect on their career aspirations with professionals in their field. Eight Grand Valley alumni from a range of writing industries offered advice on cultivating these dreams and shared insights about how they were able to make their own dreams come true.
The writing professionals are listed below.
Chelsea Best, GVSU wellness and communications specialist
Anna Evangelista, Dematic technical writer
Emily Ferrera, communications specialist, Answer Health
Kenny Porter, customer journey manager, Fusion Academy, and comic book writer
Mike Salisbury, literary agent and author coach
Robyn Gordon Schopp, owner of Gordeaux Consulting
Rose White, reporter, MLive
Dave Yonkman, president of DYS Media
This article was last edited on May 8, 2023 at 10:54 a.m.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences program offers a venue for departments to invite notable alumni to share their experiences, insights and advice with students.
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